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In all countries of the world it is cheaper to breastfeed a baby
then to feed a baby formula or other milk.
Data from UNICEF in 2003 for the cost of feeding breast milk
substitutes in various countries of the world is listed below.
(
WHO, 2003-1
, Annex 8).
| Country |
Cost Of Breast milk Substitutes For 1 Year |
GNI per Capita |
Cost as % OF GNI/Capita (without fuel, water, health care) |
| USA |
$850 |
$37,870 |
2% |
| Thailand |
$251 |
$1970 |
13% |
| China |
$200 |
$890 |
22% |
| Nigeria |
$311 |
$290 |
107% |
| Zimbabwe |
$125 |
$480 |
26% |
| Nicaragua |
$360 |
$420 |
86% |
GNI: Gross National Income
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